A New Orleans man, Floyd Jones, has pled guilty to federal drug and gun charges. Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that on May 13, 2025, Jones admitted guilt to three counts of an eight-count indictment against him. Specifically, Counts Three and Four involved the distribution of methamphetamine in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B). Count Five pertained to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition under Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8). Sentencing is scheduled for August 5, 2025, before U.S. District Judge Greg Gerard Guidry.
Jones could face between five and forty years in prison for each drug distribution charge along with fines up to $5 million and four years of supervised release. For the firearm charge, he faces up to fifteen years in prison, a fine up to $250,000, and three years of supervised release. Additionally, there is a mandatory special assessment fee of $100 for all counts.
Court documents reveal that on July 15 and August 22 of last year, Jones distributed over fifty grams of methamphetamine. He also sold a Ruger Model Security-9 pistol loaded with eight rounds while knowing his status as a convicted felon prohibited him from possessing firearms or ammunition.
This case falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative aimed at reducing violent crime through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities. The program focuses on building trust within communities and supporting organizations that prevent violence.
Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson commended the efforts of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives alongside the New Orleans Police Department in this case prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Troy Bell from the Violent Crime Unit.
